How to care for a drooping cherry blossom (Malus spectabilis) potted plant
Let me share with everyone some small experiences on how to care for a drooping cherry blossom potted plant and the key points of caring for the old stakes of a drooping cherry blossom bonsai. Let's get to know more about it together.
Hello everyone, this is Garden and Poetry, I am Chun Tian. There is a kind of flower that, when in bloom, has pink petals covering the branches, as bright as clouds and mist, and like the lowered countenance of a beauty. When a gentle breeze blows, the shadows of the flowers float, filled with the breath of spring. This flower is the drooping cherry blossom, also known as the weeping cherry, the eloquent flower, which is a unique plant in our country. When planted in the ground in large patches, it is very beautiful and is often kept as a bonsai, which can be a bit expensive. The natural blooming period of the drooping cherry blossom is from March to April every year.
Although the drooping cherry blossom is very beautiful when planted in the ground and has the largest number of flowers, many flower enthusiasts, especially those in the city, do not have the conditions to plant it in the ground. They can only keep it as a potted plant or turn it into a bonsai. The ones that bloom more are usually some old stake bonsais, which require more attention when caring for.
One. Start with selecting the seedlings and pots for a well-cared drooping cherry blossom bonsai or potted plant
Caring for a drooping cherry blossom potted plant is a technical job. If you want the potted drooping cherry blossom to bloom more, you need to pay attention to every detail from selecting the seedlings. Generally, drooping cherry blossoms that are 8 to 10 years old or older are more likely to achieve the effect of a full tree of flowers. If the growth period is too short, the number of flowers is usually very few. The drooping cherry blossom is an arbor, and arbors grow very tall under natural conditions, with roots that are deeply rooted. Therefore, if flower enthusiasts are potting drooping cherry blossoms, they should choose a deeper pot. Deep pots are good for rooting, and once the roots are well-established, the drooping cherry blossom can grow and bloom better. Deep ceramic pots that are breathable and aesthetically pleasing are the best choice for potting drooping cherry blossoms.
Two. Good soil is important for the vigorous growth of drooping cherry blossoms
After selecting the pot, it's time to choose the soil. The drooping cherry blossom is not very demanding when it comes to soil, but it prefers loose, fertile, well-drained soil with a deep layer. Flower enthusiasts can mix the soil as follows when potting drooping cherry blossoms: 4 parts garden soil, 3 parts decomposed leaf soil, and 3 parts river sand or perlite, with an appropriate amount of compound fertilizer added as a base fertilizer.
How to care for a drooping cherry blossom potted plant
Three. Don't miss this if you want drooping cherry blossoms to bloom more
Although the drooping cherry blossom is not very demanding when it comes to soil, it requires a high standard of care environment. If you want drooping cherry blossoms to bloom more, lighting is very important. It is not recommended for flower enthusiasts with insufficient lighting at home to care for drooping cherry blossoms. If there is a full-day sunlight growth environment at home, flower enthusiasts can place the drooping cherry blossoms in a place with direct sunlight all day. The drooping cherry blossom is very shade-intolerant, and if it is placed in a dark place, it will bloom less or not at all.
Four. Remember to do these two things for the drooping cherry blossom every month, and the flowers will bloom better
The drooping cherry blossom is relatively drought-tolerant and afraid of waterlogging. In dry seasons, keep the soil of the drooping cherry blossom moist, and control watering during the rainy season. It is possible to loosen the soil of the drooping cherry blossom once a month, and fertilize it at the same time. Fertilizers should be mainly phosphorus and potassium. When flower buds appear, you can spray the drooping cherry blossom plant with a solution of monopotassium phosphate. Stop fertilizing during the blooming period.
Five. Pruning drooping cherry blossoms requires the right time and method
Usually, a pruning of the drooping cherry blossom potted plant is carried out every year, which requires attention to time and method. Pruning cannot be done before flowering, as it will affect the differentiation of flower buds. Pruning can be done during the dormant period after flowering, cutting off long branches to promote more branching in the drooping cherry blossom. If you find branches that are growing excessively or are weak, you can prune them at any time to avoid the plant consuming too much nutrients, which affects growth and blooming.
The "Flower Almanac" from the Ming Dynasty mentioned four types of cherry blossoms, including the drooping cherry blossom. It is roughly said that the soft branches of the drooping cherry blossom sway in the wind, like a graceful lady with her hair covering her face, silently affectionate, and I feel sorry for her. In his poem, the Song Dynasty poet Yang Wanli described the drooping cherry blossom as a drunken young woman with rosy skin, weak and powerless, with a posture more beautiful than peach, plum, or apricot blossoms. This shows how beautiful the drooping cherry blossom can touch people's hearts.
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